Buying Advice In the market

[1930]

I currently own a B6100 that I love but Im in need of a bigger machine ( the 6100 isnt going anywhere )

I need something with a FEL and the capability of adding a backhoe attachment, Im not in the market for a 30000 dollar machine, Id like something along the same vintage as my 6100 so mid eightiesish would be nice ( but not a must )

Its simple to repair.

Need 4WD

What should I be looking for and what are the chances?

Thanks

 

[Jchonline]

Chances are good...if you dont need it in the next 6-12 months. Put the feelers out in the used market. Craigslist, local paper/classifieds, Tractorhouse, local dealers. Talk to your friends and let them know you are looking.

The backhoe makes it a bit tougher, my suggestion is to just get one that is subframe mounted and not 3PT.

 

[1930]

Chances are good...if you dont need it in the next 6-12 months. Put the feelers out in the used market. Craigslist, local paper/classifieds, Tractorhouse, local dealers. Talk to your friends and let them know you are looking.

The backhoe makes it a bit tougher, my suggestion is to just get one that is subframe mounted and not 3PT.

No rush at all but I need an idea of what models were or have been avail that meet the criteria to do the search

I know Ill have to add the backhoe later and yes subframe mounted is a must, thanks

 

[Jchonline]

Tractordata has all of the models listed per manufacturer and you can sort by the year or class of tractor.

TractorData.com - Kubota tractors sorted by model

This should help you find a suitable group of models to look at.

For instance,
TractorData.com Kubota L285 tractor information

TractorData.com Kubota L335 tractor information

If you click on the attachments tab, you can see the BH models available for that machine.

 

[fried1765]

I currently own a B6100 that I love but Im in need of a bigger machine ( the 6100 isnt going anywhere )

I need something with a FEL and the capability of adding a backhoe attachment, Im not in the market for a 30000 dollar machine, Id like something along the same vintage as my 6100 so mid eightiesish would be nice ( but not a must )

Its simple to repair.

Need 4WD

What should I be looking for and what are the chances?

Thanks

I think you are looking in a used market (with a very small hoe) with a wallet that will require 50%-75% more cash.
For anything at your "eightish" price, you will likely be limited to a true run out antique POS needing a lot of difficult to find replacement parts/repairs.

 

[1930]

Tractordata has all of the models listed per manufacturer and you can sort by the year or class of tractor.

TractorData.com - Kubota tractors sorted by model

This should help you find a suitable group of models to look at.

For instance,
TractorData.com Kubota L285 tractor information

TractorData.com Kubota L335 tractor information

If you click on the attachments tab, you can see the BH models available for that machine.

Ill check it out, thanks

 

[jeff9366]

B6100 weighs 1,000 pounds bare tractor.

The fundamental importance of TRACTOR WEIGHT eludes many tractor shoppers. Bare tractor weight is a tractor specification easily found in sales brochures and web sites, readily comparable across tractor brands and tractor models, new and used.

You probably want your next tractor to weigh a minimum of 2,000 pounds bare tractor. For moving dirt you need weight in the form of thicker steel for strength, weight for stability of the machine.

2,000 pounds bare tractor weight takes you into the Kubota standard L series, solid landscaping machines.


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[gino45]

2,000 pounds bare tractor weight takes you into the Kubota standard L series, solid landscaping machines.

I think he needs to spend some time browsing the used tractor market. Over here that means Craigslist. Loaded tires on the larger b series would be well over 2000 lbs. Big enough for scooping gravel and dirt. Maybe I should include sand.

I imagine there are many dealers in Florida. Maybe someone has a deal. I suggest HST. But look around before you jump in.

 

[1930]

What is HST?

 

[jeff9366]

HST is acronym for hydrostatic transmission.

Approximately 90% of new tractors weighing under 5,000 pounds bare weight are sold with HST transmissions.


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[1930]

Ok thanks. Im looking for an older something with a fel.

Everything I see looks to be beat to **** and still priced high, Ill keep looking

 

[shooterdon]

Ok thanks. Im looking for an older something with a fel.

Everything I see looks to be beat to **** and still priced high, Ill keep looking

Get used to it. You will need a lot of patience and/or a bigger budget.

 

[1930]

Im not in a rush and when the time comes to get serious I think Ill have a larger budget

 

[1930]

Curious what you guys think of this Farm Tractor - farm & garden - by owner - sale

3800 hrs

has had a couple of clutches, one maybe 1000 hrs ago, hoses are dryrotted according to owner, some sort of a leak at the front both sides right near the wheels ( sounds like stub axles by the way he describes, dont know if tractors have such a thing.

Recently rebuilt engine by a tractor guy thats running a side show in his back yard

Guy selling it sounds decent

 

[1930]

Dont know if a backhoe attachment is avail for this tractor......maybe there are just universal deals?

OK I see now they could have came with hoes